National Velvet
1945 · 2h 3m · Drama, Family · United States of America · Rated G (US)
Simple story of a boy... a girl... and a horse! Set to the thunder of the Grand National Steeplechase!
Mi Taylor is a young wanderer and opportunist who finds himself in the quiet English countryside home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse.
Directed by
Clarence BrownBased on the novel by
Enid Bagnold6.7Smart score
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1920saficountrysideenglandgrand nationalhorsehorseback ridinghorse racehorse racinghorse trainerhuman animal relationshipjockeysussex
RatingG (US)
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